MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
rear brake hose/ alloy fittings not reccommended for road use
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?
Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R161 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 22,170 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R161 YWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R161 YWJ registered?
R161 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 March 1998.
Is R161 YWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R161 YWJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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